Theincident involved the 58,133-dwt Star Manx (built 2009) took place last weekbut details have only just emerged.
Detailsof the attack feature in the latest piracy report from UK-based securityconsultants AKE Maritime.
TheIsle of Man-flagged bulker was boarded initially by three attackers who held a crew member while five more robbers boarded.
After stealingpersonal belongings and ships stores, the attackers escaped in an awaitingspeedboat after the approach of the duty crew.
“Samarinda anchorage has been the venue for violent attacks on crew members ona number of occasions this year and vessels should take appropriatecounter-measures to ensure the security of, particularly, the forecastle area,”AKE Maritime said.
Shipowners operating in Indonesia face one of the highestchances of a piracy attack in the world where around one-third of sea crimesoccur.
Almost all attacks areopportunistic ‘smash and grab’ type robberies on vessels in port or at anchor,according to AKE intelligence analyst Rory Lamrock.
